The scene is set at an underground garage. The headlights of three cars illuminate the concrete runway, feeling as it’s miles long. Three models strut in silence, wearing some of the design duo’s previous hits. And then the show starts.

Affectionately known as the Jersey Boys, Kirk Pickersgill and Stephen Wong of Greta Constantine have been moving away from their signature fabric for the past few seasons to prove to their critics they’re more than a one-note design team. They want to show they can do more with other fabrics and fabrications.

Upon reviewing the sketchy one-pager, one had to wonder what was in store. There are over 40 descriptive words of inspiration – “urban” and “sassy” to “mysterious” and “vulnerable” are mixed in.

Several trends are shown on the runway. There is a touch of Lanvin (floaty parachute dress, rows of fine feathers, netting), Roberto Cavalli (laser-printed silks and leather), Balmain (exaggerated shoulders).

Beyond that, the sharp tailoring is evident on tight-fitted black pieces with white piping, tops made of rows upon rows of fine, metallic ribbons, and silky, gauzy white dresses resembling an opening lily.

The collection is striking in many ways and will make editors deliriously happy to get their hands on it. The individual pieces stand out as if they are all designed for a photo spread. Point and shoot.

The setting is the newly-renovated Art Gallery of Ontario. The light streams down on Walker Court and around the spiral staircase which hovers overhead. It’s all very elegant, and the audience’s expectations are high and for the most part, their expectations are met.

The winner of Project Runway Canada created a collection that felt like it was moving from the ship to the islands. With an eye for tailoring, the series of cream and tan pieces (jackets, pants) in silk cotton and perforated leather are standouts with nautical influences being seen throughout (brass buttons and stiff pinafore collared ruffles).

The leather flower appliqués and fabric cut-outs on sheer pieces leads the collection to the tropics. A white dress resembling a blooming flower is a subdued showstopper. The evening wear is full-on pleating and ruffles. The richer gold tones, along with the flashes of red and fuchsia might come across as a little heavy for summer, but there is a balance in the simplicity of the design.

And to top it off, a variety of models strutted down the runway who were not teenagers and larger than a size zero - proof fact women who weigh more than 110 pounds can wear the collection. After taking in the Vawk collection, one might never want to come back to civilization after taking a trip on the Bounty.

Inspired by Serbian mythology and old Serbian fairytales very talented designer Vasilije Kovacev, broth the entirelly new air in the Serbian fashion design.

Earthly colors in combination with gold brought a touch od mistery and romance in these very well shaped forms designed to enchant. The golden apple and the nine peacockprincesses is a story about three royal sons set out to find the love of their life. How appropriate the show ended with the enchanting wedding gown.

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